TRMotor Begins Integration of APU-60 and APU-40 in 2026
TRMotor will integrate the APU-60 auxiliary power unit on the KAAN fighter jet, as well as the smaller APU-40 for dual use on another platform in 2026.
Defence News
Air
Engine and Transmission
Air
Engine and Transmission
Regulation-Friendly TS1400 Engine to Run on T625 GÖKBEY Soon
TEI CEO Mahmut F. Akşit stated that the TS1400 turboshaft engine with parts complying with regulations will run on T625 GÖKBEY utility helicopters soon.
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
E/W
Weapon / Missile
Defence Politics
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
SSB Haluk Görgün Lists 2026 Goals for Defence Industry
Haluk Görgün listed the defence industry and acquisition goals for 2026 during the fifth Global Strategies in Aerospace and Defence Industry conference.
Analysis
Navy / Maritime
TurDef at ITK: DPO, TF-2000 and MUGEM Part III: MUGEM
TurDef presents the National Aircraft Carrier, developed under the MILGEM Programme to enhance the Turkish Navy’s air-centric force-projection capability.
Air
Germany’s Merz Reopens a Closed FCAS Debate with France
Chancellor Merz has reignited a dispute widely portrayed as resolved within FCAS, exposing unresolved tensions over industrial sovereignty and leadership.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
SIATT Begins KTJ-3200 Turbojet’s Integration on MANSUP-ER
SASAD and Kale CEO, Osman Okyay, stated that the integration of the KTJ-3200 turbojet engine on the Brazilian-Emirati MANSUP-ER anti-ship missile has begun.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
EREN High-Speed Loitering Munition Hits Static Sea Target
ROKETSAN’s EREN turbojet-powered high-speed loitering munition launched from an AKINCI UCAV successfully hit a static target at sea using its IIR seeker.
Country
Antalya sets the tone for Türkiye’s defence export strategy
Senior officials outline export growth, NATO-linked engagement and sector coordination as the Defence and Aerospace Industry Global Strategies Conference opens.
Air
Israel moves to expand AH-64E Apache Guardian attack fleet
Israel has requested 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters under a $3.8bn US FMS case, strengthening its attack helicopter fleet and interoperability with US forces.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Unmanned Systems
Turgis Gaillard and Naval Group to Adapt AAROK for Ships
Naval Group announced an agreement with Turgis Gaillard to develop a shipborne variant of the AAROK UCAV, setting France as a new player in shipborne UCAVs.
Land
Logistics
Unmanned Systems
AEVEX Pitches Containerised UAV Production Line for Field
US-based AEVEX has developed ForgeX, a containerised production line to carry over the production from centralised facilities to the field level with ease.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
US Navy Might Shift Towards Rocket Propulsion for HALO
HALO programme, which aims for hypersonic missiles for ASuW missions, might be reborn in the form of a rocket-powered hypersonic missile to reduce risks.
Land
Britain’s land warfare dilemma puts Tulpar on the radar
Following failed armoured vehicle programmes, Otokar’s Tulpar has emerged in UK defence debate as a possible response to the British Army’s unresolved IFV gap.
Land
Italy launches A2CS programme with first Lynx delivery
Italy has officially launched its A2CS armoured combat systems programme as the Army receives the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV).
